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South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
by Michel Martin
Han Kang won "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." Her novel "The Vegetarian" won the International Booker Prize in 2016.
Advocates fret Ukraine war will overshadow Afghans trying to flee their country
by Steve Walsh
Thousands of Afghans who worked with the U.S. are still desperately seeking an exit. Advocates worry that they'll be forgotten as the world focuses on the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan accuses the U.S. of trying to oust him
by Diaa Hadid
Pakistan's relations with the United States are being strained –- even further –- after the prime minister alleged that Washington is behind a conspiracy to remove him from power.
Weekly grassroots newspaper aims to buck Hungarian government propaganda
by Rob Schmitz
As Hungary gears up for Sunday's election, an organization called "print-it-yourself" is distributing single-sheet newspapers with what it says is fact-based news to counter disinformation.
Landowners in Iowa resist companies' plans to create carbon-capture pipelines
by Clay Masters
Three carbon capture pipelines have been proposed through five midwest states, but activists say proponents' claims of helping the ethanol industry and curbing climate change are wrong.
As Ukraine and Russia meet again for talks, fighting continues in parts of Ukraine
Just days ago — during another round of peace talks — Russia said it would reduce its troop presence around the capital Kyiv. Ukrainians are skeptical that Russia is going to relieve pressure.
In Russia's war on Ukraine, India has remained neutral. Will it stay that way?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Victoria Nuland, under secretary of state for political affairs, about U.S. efforts to court India's support and avert a commitment to Russia.
Striking coal miner says he's ready to go back to work, if they do us right
by Stephan Bisaha
Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike against Warrior Met Coal for a year. Union members say they are seeking better pay and benefits after making concessions to help the company survive.
Efforts to unionize workers has taken off across the country
Votes are being counted in union elections at Amazon warehouses in New York and Alabama. Starbucks is also seeing a rapid rise in union activity.
The nation's oldest active National Park ranger is hanging up her hat
Betty Reid Soskin, 100, is retiring from the Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif. She spent more than 15 years there honoring women of color who worked in wartime factories.